| Description | Dichloromethotrexate is an enzyme dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor, thus preventing the synthesis of purine nucleotides and thymidylates and inhibiting DNA and RNA synthesis. This agent is metabolized and excreted by the liver. |
| Synonyms | NSC 29630, 3988-B-129-4, NSC29630, Dichloroamethopterin, NSC-29630 |
| molecular weight | 523.33 |
| Molecular formula | C20H20Cl2N8O5 |
| CAS | 528-74-5 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
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